Trial reportEuropean journal of orthodontics2024
Comprehensive clinical evaluation of indirect and direct bonding techniques in orthodontic treatment: a single-centre, open-label, quasi-randomized controlled clinical trial.
Trial report in European journal of orthodontics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07474389 (A Split-mouth Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Loupes-assisted Versus Conventional Bonding of Brackets in Terms of Discomfort and Bonding Duration in Crowded Dental Arches.), which is not on this map. Cited by 3 papers.
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A Split-mouth Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Loupes-assisted Versus Conventional Bonding of Brackets in Terms of Discomfort and Bonding Duration in Crowded Dental Arches.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effect of operator experience level on clinical outcomes of indirect- and direct-bonding techniques: A single-center, open-label, quasi-randomized controlled clinical trial.Korean journal of orthodontics · 2026Article
- Effect of thermoformed tray architecture on transfer accuracy of lingual brackets: A prospective clinical study.PloS one · 2026Article
- Precision and Practicality: A Novel Cellulose Gum-Based Indirect Bonding Protocol for Orthodontic Bracket Placement.Cureus · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundFew prospective investigations have compared direct and indirect techniques through comprehensive and detailed clinical evaluations, considering the impact of all factors.
objectivesThis study aimed to compare and evaluate direct and indirect bonding methods at a single institution and to clarify the selection criteria for the bonding method. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis single-centre, quasi-randomized controlled clinical trial included 153 patients who required fixed orthodontic treatment. They were randomly divided into indirect and direct binding groups by the project lead (K.K.), who was blinded to all clinical data, and performed the allocation using medical record numbers. The chair time for bracket bonding, discomfort during bracket bonding, oral hygiene after bonding, number of bracket failures, number of intentional bracket reattachments, post-treatment occlusal index, and total treatment time were assessed. Outcomes were compared using a two-sample t-test or Mann-Whitney U test (P < .05).
resultsFifty-eight patients were included in the indirect bonding group (20 male, 38 female; mean age: 20.63 ± 5.69 years) and 66 (14 male, 52 female; mean age: 23.17 ± 8.83 years) in the direct bonding group. Compared to the direct bonding group, the indirect bonding group had shorter chair time (P < .001), a shorter total treatment period (P < .01), and a better final occlusal relationship (P < .001). The number of bracket detachments was higher (P < .001) in the indirect bonding group, but the number of intentional reattachments was lower (P < .001).
conclusionIndirect bonding may improve the efficiency of orthodontic treatment. HARMS: No harm was observed during the study. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: This trial was approved by the Ethics Review Committee of Okayama University (approval number: d10001), UMIN registration number 000022182.
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